Hanoi, Jan. 22 -- Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has extended best wishes to religious dignitaries and followers in the city on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which starts this weekend (January 25).

Visiting the Office 2 of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee, Nhan, on behalf of the city's leaders, extended their best regards to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers throughout the country.

Nhan praised the VBS's activities in recent years, especially its social and charitable activities, saying that the contributions of Buddhist dignitaries and followers will continue to improve the SBV's development.

Last year, the VBS raised 2.4 trillion VND (103.4 mill...